Thursday, May 9, 2013

Floyd Cramer: Detours (1972)

RCA LSP-4676

This was a thrift shop find, in excellent shape inside and out. Cramer, backed by a rhythm section, runs through a series of classic and contemporary hits, as well as four original tunes.

"Spanish Eyes" appears on the Floyd Cramer compilation CD Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer. "Your Last Goodbye" appears on multiple compilation CDs. "Corn Crib Symphony" is available as an mp3. The rest of this LP is not on CD.

Associated equipment: Technics SL-7, Audio Technica AT-132EP, Pro-Ject Phono Box S, harman/kardon CDR-2.

Honky Tonk (Part 2)

Detour

Together Forever (Cramer)